America’s borders remain closed to most European travelers during the pandemic, even those fully vaccinated. With fears of the Delta variant raging, there appears to be no end in sight.
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‘We Are Here Alone’: An Afghan Translator’s Plea for Help
Starting as a teenager, Romal Noori risked his life aiding the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan. Now he’s facing a dangerous new reality as the Taliban regain power.
Europe Reopened to Americans. Why, It Asks, Hasn’t the U.S. Reciprocated?
America’s borders remain closed to most European travelers during the pandemic, even those fully vaccinated. With fears of the Delta variant raging, there appears to be no end in sight.
How Biden’s E.V. Plan Could Help Tesla and Squeeze Toyota
A push to increase sales of electric vehicles favors companies that already have all-electric cars on the market and could penalize those that don’t.
Mexico Sues Gun Companies in U.S., Accusing Them of Fueling Violence
The government accuses gun makers and suppliers of knowingly flooding the market with firearms attractive to drug cartels.
Global Covid Case Total Passes 200 Million
Vaccines have weakened the link between surging cases and serious illness, but in vaccine-deprived parts of the world, the deadly pattern remains.
World’s Coronavirus Infection Total Passes Staggering Figure: 200 Million
Vaccines have weakened the link between surging cases and serious illness, but in vaccine-deprived parts of the world, the deadly pattern remains.
Iraq Reclaims 17,000 Looted Artifacts, Its Biggest-Ever Repatriation
The cuneiform tablets and other objects had been held by the Museum of the Bible, founded by the family that owns the Hobby Lobby craft store chain, and by Cornell University.
In Vaccine Holdout States, a New Urgency to Administer Shots
Data from the C.D.C. shows that many people in states like Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri are now receiving their first doses. On Friday, more than 850,000 total shots were recorded in the U.S.
Biden Promised to Restore the Iran Nuclear Deal. Now It Risks Derailment.
Both sides have much to lose if a delicate negotiation over limiting Iran’s activities in return for a lifting of sanctions falls short.